LEGO Set 7240 Fire Station: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7240
Release year	2005
Piece count	265
Minifigures	3
Theme	City
Subtheme	Fire
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7240 Fire Station, released in 2005 as part of the City line, has 265 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 126 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 7240

The inventory of set 7240 lists 265 pieces, spare parts excluded: 126 different lots (one shape in one color) for 112 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7240

Main color: red, making up 29% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and white (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	77	29%
Black	56	21%
White	37	14%
Dark Bluish Gray	35	13%
Yellow	15	5.7%
Trans-Brown	13	4.9%
Trans-Yellow	8	3%
Light Bluish Gray	8	3%
Trans-Dark Blue	8	3%
Trans-Red	5	1.9%
Other colors (2)	2	0.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	61	23%
Bricks Sloped	29	11%
Plates	20	7.5%
Tiles Special	15	5.7%
Plates Special	14	5.3%
Bricks Special	12	4.5%

Most common parts in set 7240

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Red	14
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	13
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Red	8
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Red	7
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Dark Blue	6
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Trans-Yellow	6
Brick 2 x 10 3006	Black	5
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Red	5
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 No Inner Walls 58181	Trans-Brown	5
Brick 1 x 8 3008	Red	4

101 of the 112 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 7240

2 part shapes in set 7240 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 7240-1 52816
Brick Wedged, Curved Triple 4 x 4 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Fire Logo Badge and 3 White Chevrons Print 45677pr0016	Red

Rebuilding set 7240 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7240 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7945 Fire Station	34%	604	2007
7237 Police Station [Lighted Figure]	34%	605	2005
7744 Police Headquarters	28%	958	2008

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7240 within its line

With 265 pieces, set 7240 ranks #297 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 208 sets released in 2005, it ranks #60.

Included minifigures

Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Radio, and Badge, White Helmet, Angular BeardQuantity : 1
Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Radio, and Badge, White Helmet, Breathing Apparatus, Airtanks, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1
Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Radio, and Badge, White Helmet, Brown EyebrowsQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7240 Fire Station have?

LEGO set 7240 Fire Station has 265 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 7240 released?

Set 7240 Fire Station was released in 2005 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7240?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7240 Fire Station: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7240?

The instructions for LEGO set 7240 Fire Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7240.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7240?

Red, with 77 out of 265 pieces, or 29%. Next come black (21%) and white (14%).

How many different parts does set 7240 contain?

Set 7240 has 126 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 112 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges in red, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 7240 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 7240-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7240?

Set 7945 Fire Station, released in 2007: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.